12/8/2006 FLIGHT TRAINING AND STANDARDS MANUAL
ECLIPSE 500
© Eclipse Aviation Corporation, 2006
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The Eclipse 500 pilot will find work load drivers (weather, ATC, automation,
etc.) easier to manage if proper SRM procedures are used. These
procedures include a number of techniques, including:
1. Using an orderly cockpit flow to accomplish key tasks, using the
normal checklist to verify accomplishment, rather than as a “do
list”.
2. Use emergency checklists as “do lists.”
3. If you interrupt a checklist and cannot recall where it was
interrupted, start over at the beginning of that checklist.
4. Using standard avionics and systems setups to minimize time
required for changing radio frequencies, and other tasks.
5. Using any change in phase of flight as a cue to begin
accomplishing required tasks for the next phase. For example,
use the Before Start checklist to program the FMS with the
entire flight plan; use the Before Descent checklist as a cue to
prepare for arrival into the terminal area.
6. In high-workload times, consider leaving the keyboard out and
using it for direct data entry.
7. In low workload times, consider using the knobs for data entry.
Routine use of both keyboard and knobs will improve
proficiency in both modes of input.
8. Perform data entry as much as possible with the autopilot
engaged.
9. At every opportunity, fly an instrument approach at your
destination.
Task Management by Phase of Flight
Pre-flight
1. Obtain a thorough weather briefing.
2. Plan your route and alternates accordingly.
3. Always have an alternative plan.
4. Plan fuel burn carefully and realistically. If your mission pushes
the limits of range or may result in encountering ATC or weather
challenges while in a low fuel state, plan a fuel stop enroute.
5. Self-brief (“chair-fly”) the flight in advance.
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